In 2023, the re-import of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses with a minimum burst pressure of 27.6 MPa stood at 7.95 thousand kilograms. Starting from 2024, the forecast indicates a steady increase year-on-year, reaching 8.33 thousand kilograms by 2028. Year-on-year variation shows an average increase of approximately 1% (1% to 1.3% annually). Over a five-year period from 2024 to 2028, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 0.88% is expected.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements, regulatory changes, and demand fluctuations within the UK and its trading partners, which could impact production and trade dynamics for this segment.